http://www.schwindamania.com/index.php/blog en djschwin@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-08-22T21:14:32-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/web_design_category_added_to_portfolio/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/web_design_category_added_to_portfolio/#When:21:14:32Z I’ve added a new web design category to the Portfolio section to accommodate some of the great web projects I’ve been involved with recently. Below is a sample of the recent Jubilee!JAM website: Design 2009-08-22T21:14:32-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/where_does_your_power_come_from/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/where_does_your_power_come_from/#When:20:05:51Z I’m a sucker for infographics. NPR has a great interactive map that lets you find your state and see how it connects to the country’s larger power grid. Navigate the tabs to see projected capacity for wind and solar power. News & Culture 2009-04-30T20:05:51-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/the_beats_a_graphic_history_book_review_in_the_jackson_free_press/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/the_beats_a_graphic_history_book_review_in_the_jackson_free_press/#When:15:20:22Z In this week’s issue, the Jackson Free Press publishes a book review I did of ‘The Beats: A Graphic History.’ Read an excerpt below, and check out the full story at the JFP site. News & Culture 2009-04-23T15:20:22-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/support_the_spark_program/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/support_the_spark_program/#When:16:54:18Z Spark is a youth apprenticeship program in San Francisco that partners middle school students with a professional in their dream field. I’m proud to have made two small donations to students who’d like to pursue graphic design. Please consider making a small donation to a student who’d like to pursue your field! News & Culture 2009-04-02T16:54:18-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/cnn_money_covers_indie_jackson/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/cnn_money_covers_indie_jackson/#When:17:02:48Z Hit up this link to see an excellent piece by CNN Money covering the independent entrepreneurs who are offering an eclectic mix of businesses here in Jackson. Lots of great stuff to see and do!  Jackson 2009-03-25T17:02:48-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/rbisf_on_the_jumbotron/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/rbisf_on_the_jumbotron/#When:19:36:45Z I’m very pleased with this photo of a display ad I did for RBIS&F Law Firm. The ad is displaying at Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball games on the instant replay board. It’s nice when I get to combine two things I love: design and baseball! Design 2009-03-15T19:36:45-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/happy_valentines_day_jackson/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/happy_valentines_day_jackson/#When:06:28:45Z Hope everyone has a great Valentine’s Day. Stay classy, Jackson. Personal 2009-02-14T06:28:45-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/dear_mr_president/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/dear_mr_president/#When:17:57:07Z I’m featured on CNNmoney.com as part of a special Inauguration Day feature on what people around the country would like to see from Obama’s administration. Check it out at this link: Jackson, News & Culture 2009-01-20T17:57:07-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/bottle_tree_artist_stephanie_dwyer_meets_felder_rushing/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/bottle_tree_artist_stephanie_dwyer_meets_felder_rushing/#When:16:59:59Z Jackson metal artist (and Darren Schwindaman client!) Stephanie Dwyer, known especially for her bottle trees, recently met Felder Rushing at an arts show in Jackson. Felder is a celebrity gardener extraordinaire & author of multiple books, hosts a show on Mississippi Public Radio, and wins garden design awards like it’s his job. News & Culture 2009-01-14T16:59:59-06:00 http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/turning_challenges_into_positives/ http://www.schwindamania.com/main/comments/turning_challenges_into_positives/#When:01:37:17Z In addition to creating visual designs and websites for clients, I also assist with consulting. In consulting, one of my main goals is always to find ways to turn a business’ challenges into positives. Here’s an example: Design, Jackson 2009-01-04T01:37:17-06:00